Striated Pardalote
A species of Pardalotes Scientific name : Pardalotus striatus Genus : Pardalotes
Striated Pardalote, A species of Pardalotes
Botanical name: Pardalotus striatus
Genus: Pardalotes
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Description
The striated pardalote's plumage varies considerably across its range. The crown is black, with subspecies substriatus, striatus and ornatus having white streaks. The eyebrow is white, starting with a yellow mark near the beak. All races have a white stripe on the wing and olive backs. The nominate race has a yellow spot on the wing, whilst the other subspecies have a red dot. The male and female are similar, juveniles have duller plumage. Similar species include the spotted pardalote and the red-browed pardalote. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Striated Pardalote primarily consume insects and larvae, foraging in high eucalyptus foliage or lower shrubs, often in small groups. Unique to striated Pardalote is their preference for eucalyptus canopies.
Habitat
The striated Pardalote primarily occupies eucalyptus forests and woodlands, showing a strong preference for habitats dominated by these trees. Its adaptable nature allows it to inhabit a range of environments from lush mountain rainforests to arid scrublands. Geographically, its presence spans coastal to semi-arid inland regions and even reaches alpine zones at elevations over 2000 meters, predominantly across Australia excluding some Western deserts.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Distribution Area
Striated pardalotes occupy a vast range of habitat types from tall mountain rainforest to arid scrubland, although they favour eucalyptus forest and woodlands. They are found in all parts of Australia except some of the Western Australian deserts.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Pardalotes Genus
Pardalotes Species
Striated Pardalote 
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